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William Saliba defends Arsenal's style ahead of Premier League season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:05 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

William Saliba defends Arsenal's style ahead of Premier League season

Summary

William Saliba addressed criticism of Arsenal's playing style following a successful season. Arsenal finished second in the Premier League and lost in the UEFA Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties. Saliba emphasized the team's evolution and their effectiveness in set-pieces, asserting that they excel at long throws and corners. He mentioned how mockery followed their performance but noted that winning has silenced critics. Arsenal aims to build on their success in the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal finished second in the Premier League last season.
•They lost to PSG in the Champions League final on penalties.
•Saliba highlighted the team's strengths in set-pieces.
•Criticism of their style has increased this season.
•Arsenal aims to continue their winning momentum.

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9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal’s William Saliba: ‘Everyone takes long throws, everyone takes corners, it’s just that we do it better than the others.’

What they're saying

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Arsenal’s play-style has come in for some serious criticism this season, perhaps even more so due to the way that the season concluded. In the final game of the club season, Arsenal came up against...
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